Sen. J.D. Ford

Provides that a person who communicates a threat to another person with the intent of interfering with the provision of utility service or communications service for a dwelling, building, or other structure commits intimidation, a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person to whom the threat is communicated is an employee or agent of: (1) a utility company; or (2) a communications service provider; who is engaged in the performance of the person's duties on behalf of the utility company or the communications service provider. Defines the following terms for purposes of these provisions: (1) "Communications service". (2) "Communications service provider". (3) "Utility company". (4) "Utility service".

Provides for a thirteenth check in 2023 for certain members of the: (1) Indiana state teachers' retirement fund; (2) public employees' retirement fund; (3) state excise police, gaming agent, gaming control officer, and conservation enforcement officers' retirement plan; (4) state police pre-1987 benefit system; and (5) state police 1987 benefit system.

Provides that the people of Indiana may propose and adopt amendments to the Constitution of the State of Indiana and propose and enact statutes independent of the general assembly through initiative. Provides that the people of Indiana may approve or reject through referendum any statute or part of any statute enacted by the general assembly. This proposed amendment has not been previously agreed to by a general assembly.

Freezes the property tax liability on a homestead of an individual who is at least 65 years of age and has maintained a qualified interest in the homestead for at least 10 years. Provides that a taxing unit may recover from the state general fund 100% of the amount by which the property tax imposed on the homestead of an individual in the usual manner exceeds the amount of property tax billed for a calendar year to an individual whose property tax liability is frozen under the bill's provisions. Makes an appropriation.

Decriminalizes possession of one ounce or less of marijuana.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Indiana's women veterans.

Requires an eligible school corporation to elect to participate in the federal community eligibility provision to provide universal free school breakfast and lunch to all students.

Establishes standards for drawing Indiana congressional districts and Indiana legislative districts.

Requires a school employer to bargain collectively class size, health and safety matters, and teacher preparation time with an exclusive representative.

Requires that the person in charge of interment shall secure information for preparation of the certificate of death from the person best qualified to give the information regarding whether the deceased was, at the time of death, in the custody or under the administrative control of any governmental agency or person working on behalf of a governmental agency. Requires that the local health officer make a permanent record of the information.